Icdl socal inst visual spatial d culinane

Visual Processing Diane Cullinane, M.D. ICDL Southern California DIR速 Regional Institute

Individual Differences Chart

1. Observe and focus on desired object

Individual Differences Chart 2. Alternate gaze (initiate joint attention visually)

Individual Differences Chart 3. Follow another’s gaze to determine the object of their attention and their intent (respond visually)

Individual Differences Chart 3 (again) Switch visual attention back and forth between self and other (self monitor, other monitor & integration)

Individual Differences Chart 4. Differentiate salient visual stimuli from background stimuli (visual figure ground)

Individual Differences Chart 5. Actively search for object she sees hidden

Individual Differences Chart 6. Can explore two areas of room and search for desired object

Individual Differences Chart 7. Can explore more than two areas with active visual assessment of space, shape and materials.

• Vision is connected and interrelated to all other areas.